Tooth Tips for Tots

Dr. Payam is an expert dentist for toddlers!

Promote Good Oral Health

Toddler's are constantly exploring their world and soaking up new information. Now is a great time to teach them habits that promote good oral health. Here are a few tips to get your started.

Brush everyday with toothpaste containing fluoride. Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay. Use a thin smear for children under 2 and a pea sized amount for older toddlers.

Don't share germs. Children aren't born with the bacteria that causes tooth decay, rather, it's transferred to them by adults. That's why it's never a good idea to share utensils or lick a pacifier clean!

Limit sugar. Sugar produces bacteria, which then in turn produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay.

No bedtime bottles. Juice, milk and even breast milk contain sugars that can promote tooth decay, especially during sleep.

Discourage thumb sucking after age 3. When child suck their thumb or a pacifier after the age of 3 it can affect the alignment of their teeth and the development of their jaws.

Visit the dentist! Toddlers can benefit tremendously from regular dental visits, the most important being the Age 1 visit.

If you start with these habits now, your child will benefit long after that wobbly walk becomes a confident stride!

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Red Apple Pediatric Dental Team is a pediatric dental office located in Stafford, VA. We also service the areas of Quantico, Woodbridge, Fredericksburg, Falmouth, and King George. We specialize in dentistry just for kids! Come in and meet Dr. Payam today!